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WEATHER
INSTRUMENTS

WEATHER MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR HOME,


AGRICULTURE, INDUSTRY AND SCHOOL

LOCAL OR REMOTE:

Your Weather
in Real Time

2015 C ATA L O G

W W W. D A V I S N E T. C O M
ISO 9001 CERTIFIED COMPANY

Whats New | Design Your Weather Station

From Elegantly Simple to the


Ultimate in Flexibility

Whats New?

At Davis Instruments, we take great pride in offering you a range of weather


stations that are designed to provide the highest level of accuracy, reliability
and ruggedness. Whether you are a weather hobbyist who simply observes the
weather, or someone who relies on accurate weather data for farming, research
or business, you will find a Davis weather station to meet your needs.

Design Your Weather Station


Weather enthusiasts want an accurate, reliable weather station that is both easy
to install and easy to use. Weve designed our Vantage Vue and Vantage Pro2
weather stations (complete with integrated sensor suites, information-packed consoles
and long wireless distance capabilities) to meet those needs. WeatherLink software
is available separately to complete your package.
Some users want to create a customized weather system to meet their individual
needs. In designing such a system, it is important to know how to mix and match
sensors, transmitters and receivers; integrate specialized software; and choose the
right option for remote communications. Weve added small icons by each product to
easily identify sensors, transmitters, repeaters, receivers and software. Compatibility
charts on pages 28 and 29 will help you design the perfect weather system for your
special needs. Weve also included a few examples to demonstrate different usage
scenarios (pages 24 and 25).
Our technical staff is happy to assist you in choosing or customizing the Davis
weather station to best suit your needs. We welcome your call at (510) 732-7814.

6621 Vantage Connect CDMA. Now uses


the CDMA network. Available March 2015
(US only). (Page 12)
Updated look to our Rain Cones. Weve
added bird spikes, an improved debris
screen, grip grooves and our logo to all our
Vantage Pro2 Integrated Sensor Suites.
(Pages 7 and 13)
6334 Vantage Pro2 Solar/Ag Integrated
Sensor Suite. Weve added a new Integrated
Sensor Suite with a Solar Radiation sensor
and Daytime Fan-Aspirated Radiation
Shield. (Page 13)
7716A Mounting Tripod with Lag Bolts.
Our new tripod comes with 18" lag bolts for
ground installation. (Page 9)
7857 Stand Alone Rain Collector with
Vantage Pro2 Base. Mounts on pole, post
or flat surface, providing greater versatility.
(Page 15)
Look for these additional symbols
Identifies the stations or sensors
that can be NIST traceable. See
page 26 for details.

Sensor

Transmitter

Repeater
(optional)

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Receiver

Software
(optional)

Identifies stations suitable for


use with GLOBE protocol.
See page 26 for details.

Table of Contents | Contact Info

Table of Contents

Contact Us

Whats new................................................................................................................ 2
Design your weather station......................................................................................... 2
Warranty and return policy........................................................................................... 3

Please contact one of our customer service


representatives if you have any questions.
Were always glad to help.

Complete Weather Station Systems


Vantage Vue........................................................................................................... 45
Vantage Pro2.......................................................................................................... 67
Choosing the right station............................................................................................ 8
Upgrade your Vantage Pro2......................................................................................... 9
Mounting options........................................................................................................ 9

Customer Service Order Line:

Receivers, Transmitters and Sensors


Weather Envoy......................................................................................................... 10
Envoy8X.................................................................................................................. 11
Vantage Connect....................................................................................................... 12
Vantage Vue and Vantage Pro2 Integrated Sensor Suites............................................... 13
Special purpose stations.......................................................................................1314
Additional consoles................................................................................................... 14
Repeaters................................................................................................................. 15
Sensors: UV, solar, rain, wind, temperature, leaf wetness, soil moisture.......................... 16
Accessories
Shelters, solar power, rain collector heater, radiation shield........................................... 17
Software
WeatherLink....................................................................................................... 1822
Add-on software modules.....................................................................................2022
Integrated Pest Management Modules............................................................. 2021

Additional WeatherLink modules.....................................................................2122

(510) 732-9229
Fax: (510) 670-0589
E-mail: sales@davisnet.com
MondayFriday, 7:00am 5:30pm Pacific Time
Our representatives can answer most questions
and assist you with your purchase.

Technical questions/troubleshooting:
Phone: (510) 732-7814
Fax: (510) 670-0589
E-mail: support@davisnet.com
MondayFriday, 7:00am 5:30pm Pacific Time

General:

Phone: (510) 732-9229


Toll-free: (800) 678-3669
Website: www.davisnet.com
E-mail: info@davisnet.com
For information about the WeatherLink Network
visit www.weatherlink.com

Miscellaneous
Installation diagrams................................................................................................. 23
Examples........................................................................................................... 2425
Vantage console features............................................................................................ 26
Weather station sensor accuracy, resolution and range ................................................. 27
Sensor to Transmitter chart........................................................................................ 28
Transmitter to Receiver chart...................................................................................... 29
Things to consider when purchasing a weather station ................................................. 30
CarChip Connect, CarChip Pro, extension cables........................................................... 31

Limited Warranty
We warrant our products to be free of defects in material
and workmanship for one year from date of original
purchase. While we make every effort to carefully
manufacture our products to the highest standards of
quality, occasionally parts may be found to be missing,
defective or damaged. If you have a defective part,
return the product to us, shipping charges prepaid.
Include proof of purchase and a written explanation
of the trouble. During the warranty period, we will,
at our option, either repair or replace the product free
of charge. This warranty does not cover damage due
to improper installation or use, lightning, negligence,
accident or unauthorized service, or to incidental or
consequential damages beyond the Davis products
themselves. Implied warranties are limited in duration
to the life of this limited warranty. Some states do not

allow limitations on how long an implied warranty


lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental and
consequential damages, so the above limitation may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights. You may have other rights, which vary from state
to state or country to country.
Details, specifications, and prices are subject to change
at any time without notice.

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee


If for any reason you are unsatisfied with anything
purchased from us, return it within 30 days and we will
gladly refund your purchase price. Shipping charges are
not refundable. This guarantee does not apply to opened
software packages.

The contents of this catalog are the sole property of


Davis Instruments and cannot be copied, reproduced or
reused without written consent from Davis Instruments.
Weather Envoy, Envoy 8X, WindScribe, Wind Wizard
and TurboMeter are trademarks of Davis Instruments.
Vantage Vue, Vantage Pro, WeatherLink, Vantage
Connect, CarChip Connect and CarChip are registered
trademarks of Davis Instruments.
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Vantage Vue Weather Station

Vantage Vue:

Perfect for the home weather-watcher


The Vantage Vue weather station provides accurate, reliable weather monitoring in
a self-contained, easy-to-install system. Sleek but tough, Vantage Vue gives you all
the weather data you need:


Inside/Outside Temperature
Inside/Outside Humidity
Barometric Pressure

Wind Speed and Direction


Dew Point
Rainfall

Features:
Easy-to-read backlit screen
Glow-in-the-dark keypad

Your outdoor sensor suite sets up in minutes and transmits data wirelessly
to your console anywhere in your home, school or business. In addition to
displaying current weather conditions and trends, Vantage Vue also boasts the
innovative Weather Center button that displays weather variables over the last
25 days. Used with the optional WeatherLink data logger and software, youll
be able to run additional analyses.

1. TIME & DATE


View the current time
and date; or time of
sunrise/sunset.
2. MOON PHASE
See the eight phases of
the moon.
3. FORECAST
Icons let you know to
expect sun, partly cloudy,
clouds, rain or snow.
4. TEMPERATURE
& HUMIDITY
Console updates outside
temperature every 10
seconds and inside
temperature every minute.
In addition, outside
humidity updates every
50 seconds and inside
humidity every minute.

5. RETRANSMITS
Main console can
extend range to
additional consoles up
to 1,000 ft. (300 m).

8. RAIN
Console updates rain
totals and rain rate every
20 seconds for the last
25 hours, days, months.

6. BAROMETER
Five-position trend
arrow shows whether
barometric pressure is
rising, falling or stable.

9. CHANGE IN
WEATHER SINCE
YESTERDAY FEATURE
Allows comparisons of
changes of temperature
and barometric pressure
from day to day.

7. VARIABLE
DISPLAY OPTIONS
See updated values every
10 seconds for heat
index and wind chill to
get a better feel for the
outside environment.

10. WEATHER CENTER


Weather Center provides
additional information for
each weather variable,

such as daily highs


and lows, temperature
changes by the hour
and barometric value
changes. Also displays
astronomical data.
11. USER-FRIENDLY
KEYPAD
Domed buttons are
easy to feel and press.
Glow-in-the-dark keypad
buttons give you access
to weather information
at night. The done key
returns user to current
screen from anywhere in
the program.

Fast updates every 2.5 seconds


(10x faster than the competition)
Wireless transmission from station
to console up to 1,000 ft. (300 m)
(3x farther than the competition)

12. GRAPHS
Graphs the last 25
hours, days or months.
View up to 50 graphs
for temperature, rain,
rain rate, wind and
barometric pressureall
on the console.

14. ALARMS
Set 22 simultaneous,
different alarms to
warn of dangers such
as high winds, freezing
temperatures, rain rate,
heat index, flood warning
and more.

13. THIS TIME


YESTERDAY FEATURE
Data point on the graph
indicates the weather
during the same time
yesterday to help compare
and analyze day-to-day
weather trends.

15. WIND SPEED


See wind speed updates
every 2.5 seconds.
Displays wind speed in
miles per hour, meters per
second, kilometers per
hour or knots. Provides
the average and high wind
speed for 2-minute and
10-minute intervals.

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Vantage Vue Weather Station

Multiple features included at an affordable price


The fully-integrated, corrosion-proof sensor suite is built to take all the weather
your location can givefreezing winters, springtime thunderstorms, blistering
summer sun and brisk autumn winds. The smaller profile sensor suite is designed
to minimize visual impact in your yard or on your roof. The Vantage Vues
transmitters are also radio-compatible with Vantage Pro2, so you can mix and
match components. For example, add a Vantage Vue console to your Vantage
Pro2 system or extend your wireless range with long and short range repeaters.
They all work together seamlessly.
6250 Vantage Vue $425
PATENTED

1. WIRELESS
Frequency-hopping spread
spectrum radio ensures
consistent transmission up
to 1,000 ft. (300 m) lineof-sight from integrated
sensor suite to console.
2. RAIN COLLECTOR
Self-emptying tipping
spoon measures rain
in 0.01" increments.
Metric version measures
in 0,2 mm increments.
3. ANEMOMETER
Records wind speeds as
low as 2 mph (3 km/h)
and is wind tunnel-tested
to 180 mph (290 km/h).

4. WEATHERPROOF HOUSING
Corrosion-resistant cover
provides durability in
extreme conditions.
Electronics are potted or
over-molded for added
moisture shielding.

6. TEMPERATURE/
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Provides outside
temperature readings from
-40 F to 150 F (-40 C
to 65 C). Also measures
relative humidity from 1
to 100%.

5. RADIATION SHIELD
Provides excellent
protection from solar
radiation and other
sources of radiated
and reflected heat for
accurate temperature and
humidity readings.

7. EASY INSTALLATION
Installs easily and quickly
with included mounting
hardware kit.

9. SOLAR PANEL
Energizes the station
during the day. Onboard
super capacitor provides
power at night. Lithium
battery provides backup
when needed.
10. BUILT-IN
BUBBLE LEVEL
Allows for more accurate
installation and better
data collection.

6250 Vantage Vue

8. WIND DIRECTION
Measures wind
direction in
compass points
or degrees.
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View and store your weather


data on your computer.
See our WeatherLink
software on page 18.

The Integrated Sensor Suite


mounts on poles from 1.00" to
1.75" (2,54 cm to 4,45 cm) in
diameter (pole not included).

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Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Vantage Pro2: Professional and rugged

Features:
Large, backlit 3.5" 6" (9 15 cm)
LCD screen

The Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Pro2 Plus offer the professional weather observer
or serious weather enthusiast robust performance with a wide range of options
and sensors. Youll get your own local forecast, highs/lows, totals or averages and
graphs for virtually all weather variables over the past 24 days, months or yearsall
without using a PC. Vantage Pro2 uses frequency-hopping spread spectrum radio
to transmit and receive data up to 1,000 ft. (300 m) line-of-sight. Vantage Pro2 is
also an excellent choice for emergency professionals, farmers, schools, researchers,
municipalities and others to monitor wind and moisture conditions, irrigation
requirements and potential flooding.

1. CURRENT &
HISTORICAL DATA
View current data or highs
and lows for up to 24
days, months or years.
2. FORECAST
Icons let you know what
to expect: sun, partly
cloudy, rain or snow. 12hour icon forecast plus
2448 hour ticker-tape
forecast at bottom of
console screen.
3. MOON PHASE
Track the eight phases of
the moon.
4. TIME & DATE
View the current time
and date, time of
sunrise/sunset, time
and date of highs/lows
and time and date of a
graphed data point.

5. WIRELESS
Frequency-hopping,
spread spectrum radio
provides three times the
transmission distance
of the competition,
improved reception
through multiple walls
and greater immunity
from RF interference.
6. RETRANSMITS
Main console can
retransmit to additional
consoles up to 1,000 ft.
(300 m).
7. BAROMETER
Five-position trend arrow
shows whether barometric
pressure is rising, falling
or steady.

8. FIXED DISPLAY
Fixed display area shows
the outside temperature,
humidity and barometric
pressure at all times.
9. SOLAR RADIATION
Included on Vantage
Pro2 Plus, view solar
radiation, highs for the
day, month and year as
well as evapotranspiration
and Temp/Hum/Sun/Wind
(THSW) index. Set alarms
for high readings.
10. UV
Included on Vantage Pro2
Plus, view current UV
index, UV index for the
day, the daily, monthly
and yearly highs; or
change scale to see UV in

current, hourly and daily


MEDs. Set alarm to warn
of high UV dose/index.
11. VARIABLE
DISPLAY OPTIONS
View inside or additional
temperatures, humidity,
soil moisture, UV index,
leaf wetness, wind chill,
dew point and two
different heat indices.
(Additional sensors or
stations may be required.)
12. RAIN
Umbrella icon appears
when it is currently
raining. View last 24
storm totals with start and
end dates. View daily,
monthly or yearly rainfall
and rain rate.

Fast updates every 2.5 seconds


(10x faster than the competition)
Wireless transmission reception from
stations or repeaters up to 1000 ft.
(300 m) away
UV/solar radiation and
evapotranspiration updates (Included
with Vantage Pro2 Plus, optional for
Vantage Pro2)

14. CONTROL KEYS


Use arrow keys to scroll
through data on graph
or view highs and lows
over time. Plus and
minus keys simplify
data toggling.
15. TICKERTAPE DISPLAY
Provides expanded
forecast details as
well as additional
information on current
conditions. Displays
more than 100
different messages.

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16. GRAPHS
Graphs the last 24
hours, days or months
of readings or highs and
lows. View over 80 graphs,
including additional
analyses of temperature,
rain, rain rate, wind and
barometric pressure.

13. STATUS INDICATOR


Blinks to let you know
that data packets are
being received.

Vertical scale changes


depending on what you
are graphing.
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17. ALARMS
Set more than 70 alarms
for multiple functions
simultaneously.
18. WIND
Compass rose with 16 points
shows current and dominant
wind direction. Inside the
compass rose, view wind
direction to 1 resolution, or
view wind speed.

Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

The ultimate in versatility and options


All Vantage Pro2 stations include a console and a versatile integrated sensor
suite (pictured below) that combine our rain collector, temperature and humidity
sensors and anemometer into one package. You can customize your Vantage Pro2
by adding consoles or the special-purpose options shown on the following pages.
Vantage Pro2 weather stations are available in both wireless and cabled versions.
Only the Vantage Pro2 Plus includes UV and solar sensors; however, both stations
can be customized with a range of add-on options, such as soil moisture stations
and long- and short-range repeaters.
Vantage Pro2 stations: From $595
(See page 8 for models and prices.)

1. ANEMOMETER
Includes both wind
speed and wind direction
sensors. Rugged
components stand up to
hurricane-force winds, yet
are sensitive to the lightest
breeze. Wind tunnel-tested
to 200 mph (320 km/h).
Anemometer can be
installed separately
using 40 ft. (12 m)
cable (included).
Optional Anemometer/
Sensor Transmitter Kit
allows you to mount the
anemometer in a different
location than the rain
collector and the rest of
the integrated sensor
suite, up to 1,000 ft.
(300 m) from your
wireless console.

PATENTED

2. RAIN COLLECTOR
The Vantage Pro2
rain collector meets
the collection area
guidelines of the
World Meteorological
Organization. Reads
rainfall amounts in
0.01" increments. Metric
versions measure in
0,2 mm increments.
Includes improved debris
screen and spikes to keep
birds away.
3. PASSIVE
RADIATION SHIELD
The most effective
passive shelter
available. Protects
your Temperature or
Temperature/Humidity
Sensor from solar
radiation and other
sources of radiated and

reflected heat. Multiplate construction for


maximum airflow.

6. SOLAR PANEL
Powers the wireless
station during the day
and charges the super
capacitor for night
operation. Lithium battery
provides backup on
cloudy days (solar panel
is not included with
cabled version).

4. 24-HOUR
FAN-ASPIRATED
RADIATION SHIELD
Models with 24-hour
fan-aspirated radiation
shields include
additional radiation
shield plates and a
second solar panel,
which powers the
motor-driven fan.

7. WEATHERRESISTANT SHELTER
Provides protection against
the elements for the
integrated sensor suites
electronic components.

5. TEMPERATURE &
HUMIDITY SENSORS
Located inside the
radiation shield, which
protects the sensors
from solar radiation and
other sources of radiated
and reflected heat.

8. SOLAR RADIATION
AND UV SENSORS
(SHOWN WITH
VANTAGE PRO2 PLUS)
Includes sensors to
track solar radiation,
evapotranspiration

View and store your


weather data on your
personal computer
using WeatherLink
software. Optional
WeatherLink data
logger and software
offer additional
analyses in a variety of
versions. See page 18
for details.

and UV
indices. Time
measures are
programmable
to meet your
specific needs.
Sensors can be
added separately to
the Vantage Pro2.
9. OPTIONAL
MOUNTING POLE
One of several
installation options.
For more, including
our mounting
tripod, see page 9.

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6152 Wireless Vantage Pro2. Includes built-in bubble level for more accurate
installation. The aluminum-plated tipping bucket in our rain collector is selfemptying, corrosion resistant and laser calibrated for exceptional accuracy.

Pictured: 6163 Wireless Vantage Pro2 Plus


with 24-Hour Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield

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Weather Station Comparison

Choose
the station
thats right
for youfrom
7 different
Vantage models
The Davis line of Vantage weather stations
is built to provide a full weather system. To
maximize your weather watching, a variety
of additional sensors and stations are
available to make your weather station even
more comprehensive.

Vantage Vue

Vantage Pro2

Vantage Pro2 Plus

Shown here: 6152

Shown here: 6163

Davis accuracy in a
self-contained, easyto-install system.

Create a customized professional station with a


wide range of options and sensors. Solar-powered
transmitter and detachable anemometer.

Includes solarpowered transmitter.

Choose a cabled station for the most economical


installation. Ideal for areas where lightning risk is
minimal. Choose wireless for easiest installation,
additional sensor options and reduced risk of
lightning damage.

Includes UV & solar radiation sensors.


24-hour fan aspiration model achieves maximum
accuracy of temperature & humidity readings by
circulating the air. Ideal for arid climates.

6250
Wireless

6152C
Cabled

6152
Wireless

6153
Wireless
w/Fan

6162C
Cabled

6162
Wireless

6163
Wireless
w/Fan

$425

$595

$650

$850

$1040

$1095

$1295

CONSOLE
Should be run using the included ACpower adapter. Add three C batteries (not
included) for backup during power outages.

May be run full-time using three C batteries


(not included). May also be run using the
included AC-power adapter.

12-hour advance forecast icons

24-48 hour advance forecast ticker-tape


Weather center with scroll-through
data screens

Optional

Optional

Optional

INTEGRATED SENSOR SUITE


Anemometer, rain collector, temperature
and humidity sensors

Detachable anemometer with 40'


(12 m) cable
UV and Solar Radiation Sensors
DATA TRANSFER
100' (30 m) cable
Solar-powered wireless transmitter with
battery backup

RADIATION SHIELD
Standard radiation shield

Daytime Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield

Optional

Optional

24-hour Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield

Optional

Optional

ADD-ONS
Additional consoles to view data in more
than one location

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Special-purpose Wireless Leaf & Soil


Moisture/Temperature Station

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Wireless Temperature Station

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Wireless Temperature/Humidity Station

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Anemometer/Sensor Transmitter Kit

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

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Vantage Pro2 & Vantage Vue Options

Three ways to upgrade your Vantage Pro2


1. Choose a wireless
model (Adds $55)

Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS)

3. Choose a model with 24-Hour Fan-Aspirated


Radiation Shield (Adds $200)

Benefits
Listen to up to 8
channels of data
Use multiple consoles
with 1 station
Move the console
wherever you want
Console/Receiver

2. Choose a Plus
model (Adds $445)
Benefits
Solar and UV sensors
come pre-installed
Console calculates ET
Save $135 over
buying separately
See page 8 for
more information

Shown here: Solar


and UV sensors,
and mounting shelf.

Models 6153 and 6163


include our patented
24-hour fan-aspirated
radiation shield for
maximum accuracy of
temperature and humidity
readings. A motor-driven
fan draws a constant
airflow through the sensor
chamber at 500 feet
per minute (2.5 m/s). At
night, when the effects of radiation are less, the solar-powered
model runs on battery power and the airflow slows to 280 feet
per minute (1.4 m/s). In far northern or southern latitudes, or in
areas with extended periods of heavy cloud cover, there may not
be enough sunlight to power the fan or recharge the battery during
the winter. However, as the level of sunlight goes down, the need
for fan aspiration also diminishes. The fan will start running and
the battery will recharge as soon as sufficient sunlight returns.

Customize your installation


You need flexibility when deciding how to install your equipment. With that in
mind, Davis provides a variety of installation options to suit your needs.

An economical solution for adding the benefits


of fan aspiration by retrofitting your wireless or
cabled Vantage Pro2 or Pro2 Plus. Less costly
than our 24-hour fan-aspirated radiation shield,
but nearly 75% as effective in reducing the effects
of daytime radiation. With no backup battery, the
fan only runs during daylight hours and will cease
running at night when solar radiation effects are
reduced. Retrofit kit for Vantage Pro2 and Vantage
Pro2 Plus includes fan, solar panel, additional
radiation shield plates and hardware.
7747 Daytime Fan-Aspirated Radiation
Shield Kit $135
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Daytime Fan-Aspirated Radiation


Shield Kit

Mounting Pole Kit

Mounting Tripod

Includes 2 galvanized
steel poles, connector
and mounting hardware.
Poles measure 19.5" (0,50 m) and
21" (0,53 m) long. Assemble the 2 together to
make a single 37.5" (0,95 m) long pole. Outside
diameter is 1.31" (33 mm). Fits the Vantage
Pro2 and Pro2 Plus, as well as the Vantage Vue
integrated sensor suites.

Includes two poles and galvanized


steel tripod with tilting brackets
on the base to mount on a roof or
uneven surface, or three 18" (0,5 m) lag bolts for
ground installation. Each pole measures 36.38"
(0,92 m), but can be used together to make a
single 69.75" (1,77 m) pole. Fits Vantage Pro2,
Vantage Pro2 Plus and Vantage Vue.

7717 Mounting Pole Kit $35

7716 Mounting Tripod $85


7716A Mounting Tripod with lag bolts $105

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Weather Envoy and Envoy8X

Send and store data directly from outdoor sensors to your


personal computer with Weather Envoy
Weather Envoy
Weather Envoy, when used along with
WeatherLink software, will collect and
store the same data set as a Vantage Pro2
console. Connect it to your computer with
hardware included with WeatherLink for
easy and convenient downloading without
a console/receiver. Use WeatherLinks
automatic download feature, or manually
download to your computer at your
convenience, then use the WeatherLink
software to view current conditions, graph
and chart historical data, or even create
your own weather web pages. (Also
compatible with WeatherLinkIP.)
Like the wireless Vantage Pro2 console,
wireless Weather Envoy can listen to up to
eight transmitters. However, the maximum
number of each type of transmitter is
limited (see comparison table on page 11).

Cabled Weather Envoy

It can also retransmit data to the console,


effectively extending your stations range.
Weather Envoy includes its own barometer
and inside temperature and humidity
sensors. You can connect an external
temperature probe (6475 or 6477)
to replace a wireless Envoys internal
temperature probe (see page 15). Both
the wireless and cabled versions include
an AC-power adapter. Either may also be
run using one of our solar power kits. The
wireless model can also run on three AA
batteries. Expected battery life is 4 to 6
months depending on the logging interval.
Batteries should also be added to the
cabled model for backup during power
outages. Requires WeatherLink (any model)
6316 Wireless Weather Envoy $175
6316C Cabled Weather Envoy $165

Wireless Weather Envoy and Envoy8X


Each can listen to up to 8 transmitting stations

Install Weather Envoy or Envoy8X close to


your computer using the included USB cable
and AC adapter.

Cabled field
station with
Heavy Duty
Solar Power
Kit (6612).

Wireless field station


with Solar Power Kit
(6614) and optional
sensor probe (6475
or 6477). Runs on
batteries or Solar
Power Kit.

Use Weather Envoy in place of


Vantage Vue or Vantage Pro2 console.

Can be used with one cabled ISS

Transmit to both the Weather Envoy and console

Retransmit data to Weather Envoy from console

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Weather Envoy and Envoy8X

Envoy8X: Designed for customers who


need data from multiple stations
Envoy8X
With 32 times the memory of our
Weather Envoy, Envoy8X receives and
logs data simultaneously from up to eight
transmitting stations, in any combination
even eight Integrated Sensor Suites or eight
Leaf Wetness & Soil Moisture/Temperature
Stations! Doing the math, that means
you can get data from 32 soil moisture
sensors on one Envoy8X! Includes robust
software that allows for data from many
sensors and multiple Envoy8Xs to produce
very large databases in Microsoft Access,
MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server. You
select which sensors to log, and choose
a logging interval from 10 seconds to 2
hours. You can even add select third-party
sensors that report readings in a 03 volt
range. Data can be easily exported to a
spreadsheet program such as Excel, or to

Envoy8X logs data from all


your transmitters
Can listen to as many as eight transmitting
stations in any combination
Temperature/Humidity Station
Anemometer/Sensor
Transmitter Kit as
Rain Station

Envoy8X

WeatherLink to take advantage of


WeatherLinks graphing and reports.

all Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue


radios and repeaters. Includes an
AC-power adapter; may also be
run using a Solar Power Kit (6612
or 6614) or on three AA batteries.
Expected battery life is 1
to 4 months depending
on the logging interval.
Requires WeatherLink
for Windows (USB or
Serial). Not compatible
with Vantage Connect.

Storage capacity depends upon


the logging interval, but is so large
that you can download a remote
field installation when its most
convenient. For example, an Envoy8X
logging two Integrated Sensor Suites
and two Soil Moisture/Leaf Wetness
stations at a 15-minute update interval
will store over 365 days worth of data.
Envoy8X has built-in temperature and
humidity sensors, as well as a barometer.
The software will report data from those
sensors as inside data, effectively giving
you a ninth station. You can connect an
external temperature probe (6475 or 6477)
to replace the Envoy8Xs internal temperature
probe (see page 15). Receives data from

Features
Can listen to up to 8 transmitters

Leaf & Soil


Moisture/
Temperature
Station

Yes

Maximum number of Anemometer/Sensor Transmitter kits

1*

Maximum number of Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature stations

1**

Maximum number of Temperature stations

Maximum number of Temperature/humidity stations

Maximum number of Rain stations

45 days

5 years

On PC using
WeatherLink

On PC, using
Envoy8X software
and WeatherLink

1 minute

10 seconds

Yes

No

None

Access, MySQL,
MS SQL Server

Can export data directly to Excel

No

Yes

Retransmits to another receiver

Yes

No

Works with 3rd-party sensors

No

Yes

Compatible with repeaters

Yes

Yes

Supports 0.1 mph (0.1 m/s) wind speed reading resolution

No

Yes***

Most frequent logging interval

Vantage Vue ISS

Envoy8X Software System Requirements:


Windows XP or later; 32 MB memory (64 MB
recommended); VGA/SVGA monitor (800 x 600
or higher recommended). MS Access run-time
engine is included. MS Excel, MySQL and SQL
Server are not included.

Envoy8X

Yes

How is data viewed?

Leaf & Soil


Moisture/
Temperature
Station

Weather Envoy

Maximum number of integrated sensor suites (ISS)

Stored memory capacity: 1 ISS @ 30 min. update

Vantage
Pro2 ISS

6318 Envoy8X $225

Works with WeatherLinkIP and WeatherLink for Mac


External databases supported

When used to extend Vantage Pro2 anemometer from the ISS. Otherwise, 0.
Can use 2 only if one is leaf wetness and one is soil moisture.
*** When using a Vantage Vue ISS. (Vantage Vue console does not support this resolution.)
**

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Vantage Connect

Vantage Connect:

Bringing Even the Most Remote Weather Stations


Within Range with Cellular Updates
Real-time weather updates delivered right to your smartphone or computer.
Vantage Connect offers a new way to connect to your weather data. Now you
can get real-time weather data from remote locations that may not have reliable
power, but do have good cellular reception, without leaving your home or office.
Vantage Connect works with both wireless and cabled weather systems.

Vantage Connect
Vantage Connect combines the data
collection capabilities of a Vantage Pro2,
Vantage Vue and Weather Envoy with cellular
technology and an integrated data logger
to transmit your weather data to a secure
page on WeatherLink.com. View the data
online using your computer or smartphone
or download data to your PC for analysis,
archiving and reporting using WeatherLink
software (CD included). Vantage Connect
can be configured to send you an immediate
email or text message alarm when preset
weather conditions, such as high wind or frost
warnings, occur.
Partner Vantage Connect with a Vantage Vue
ISS or any Vantage Pro2 ISS or additional
transmitting stations (see page 13). Vantage
Connect can either take the place of your
console or work with your console to send
your weather directly to the cloud. The cabled
Vantage Connect installs using the 100 ft.

(30 m) cable from a cabled ISS. Wireless


Vantage Connect has the same 1000 ft.
(300 m) wireless range as our Vantage Vue
and Vantage Pro2 consoles. You can connect
an external temperature probe (6475 or
6477) to replace a wireless Vantage Connects
internal temperature probe (see page 15).
Vantage Connect is a self-contained, weather
resistant, solar-powered unit that comes with
mounting hardware, WeatherLink software and
your own WeatherLink Network account (see
page 19 for more information). Requires an
annual service plan and one-time activation
fee; see Annual Service Plan for details.
Radio compatible with Vantage Pro2 and
Vantage Vue transmitters and repeaters (see
page 16). Solar-powered with battery backup.
Computer system requirements: Windows XP or
above. iPhone and Android compatible.
*6620 Vantage Connect, GSM $750
*6620C Cabled Vantage Connect, GSM $750

Vantage Connect moves data from multiple stations


to your PC and smartphone
WeatherLink.com

Smartphone

Computer

Vantage Connect

Temperature/Humidity Station
ISS

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Leaf & Soil


Moisture/
Temperature
Station

Annual Service Plan


Hardware requires a $25 one-time activation
fee. Purchase of an annual service plan is
necessary. Monthly subscriber fees depend on
the frequency of your update interval.

CHOOSE YOUR PLAN (US ONLY)


Update
Interval

Product
Number

Annual
Service Charge

5 minutes

6632

$239.40

15 minutes

6634

$179.40

60 minutes

6636

$119.40

See www.weatherlink.com for product


service plan information and availability for
customers outside of the US.
*6621 CDMA version (US only) available
March 2015

Special-Purpose Stations and Sensors

Integrated Sensor Suites


Vantage Vue Integrated Sensor Suite

Vantage Pro2 Integrated Sensor Suite

Because Vantage Vues transmitters are radiocompatible with Vantage Pro2, you can mix and
match components. The ISS can transmit to
Vantage Vue and wireless Vantage Pro2 consoles,
wireless Weather Envoy, Envoy8X and Vantage
Connect. Mounting pole not included.

Includes all the features of the Vantage Pro2 and Pro2 Plus integrated sensor suites shown on page 8.
Compatible with Vantage Vue and Vantage Pro2 consoles, Weather Envoy, Envoy8X and Vantage Connect.
Mounting pole not included.

6357 Vantage Vue Integrated Sensor Suite $250

WIRELESS INTEGRATED SENSOR SUITE


6322 with Standard Radiation Shield $405
6323 with 24-Hour Fan-Aspirated Radiation
Shield $605

NEW! FOCUS ON AG
WIRELESS SOLAR/AG
INTEGRATED SENSOR SUITE
6334 with Solar Radiation Sensor
and Daytime Fan-Aspirated
Radiation Shield $715

CABLED INTEGRATED SENSOR SUITE*


6322C with Standard Radiation Shield $350
WIRELESS INTEGRATED SENSOR SUITE PLUS
with UV and Solar Radiation Sensors
6327 with Standard Radiation Shield $850
6328 with 24-Hour Fan-Aspirated Radiation
Shield $1050

CABLED SOLAR/AG INTEGRATED


SENSOR SUITE*
6334C with Solar Radiation
Sensor and Daytime Fan-Aspirated
Radiation Shield $660

CABLED INTEGRATED SENSOR SUITE PLUS


with UV and Solar Radiation Sensors*
6327C with Standard Radiation Shield $795

* Cabled Integrated Sensor Suites can only be used with a cabled Vantage Pro2 console, cabled Envoy or
cabled Vantage Connect.
All Vantage Vue and wireless Vantage Pro2 Integrated Sensor Suites can be used with Vantage Connect,
wireless Weather Envoy and Envoy8X.
All Integrated Sensor Suites are compatible with WeatherLink (see page 18).

Add special-purpose stations or sensors


Customize your Vantage Pro2 weather station, Vantage Connect, Weather Envoy or Envoy8X by adding special-purpose stations
and sensors. Each can receive data from up to eight different transmitting stations.
Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station
(Solar-powered)
Includes a transmitter and backup battery inside a weather-resistant shelter.
To view the data for up to eight stations, add an Envoy8X and WeatherLink
(see chart on page 11). Vantage Pro2 console/receiver or Weather Envoy and
WeatherLink can only receive data from either:
A single fully-populated station with two Leaf Wetness Sensors, four Soil
Moisture Sensors, and four Temperature Probes,
OR
Two partially-populated stations, one with two Leaf Wetness Sensors and
two Temperature Probes, and the other with four Soil Moisture Sensors
and four Temperature Probes.
Available in two models. Choose the model without sensors (6345), and add
only those you need to meet your requirements. Or choose the Complete Soil
Moisture/Temperature Station (6345CS), and add one or two Leaf Wetness
Sensors as desired. Compatible with the 6470 Stainless Steel Temperature
Probe with 2-Wire Termination.
6345 Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station
without sensors $225
6345CS Complete Soil Moisture/Temperature Station with 4 soil moisture
sensors and 4 temperature probes $595

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Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue Options

More special-purpose stations


Anemometer/Sensor Transmitter Kit
With Vantage Pro2 and Weather Envoy, this solarpowered kit allows you to mount the anemometer
in a different location than the integrated sensor
suiteup to 1,000 ft. (300 m) from your
wireless console/receiver. With Envoy8X, you can
use this kit with any of our sensors including solar
radiation, UV, temperature, anemometer, rain
and third-party sensors that report in a range of
03 volts. For longer distances, add 1 or more
wireless repeaters. Includes weather-resistant
shelter for transmitter, solar panel, battery,
and mounting hardware.

Wireless Temperature/Humidity Station


(Battery-powered)

Wireless Temperature Station


(Battery-powered)

Features temperature and humidity sensors inside


a protective radiation shield. The transmitter and
lithium battery are protected by the weatherresistant shelter. Expected battery life is 6 to 9
months. Can be used with wireless Vantage Pro2
console/receiver, Weather Envoy or Envoy8X and
WeatherLink. Includes hardware for mounting on
fence post or pole. Mounting pole is not included.

Includes stainless steel temperature probe with


25 ft. (7,6 m) cable, transmitter and battery
inside weather-resistant shelter and mounting
hardware. Compatible with the wireless
Vantage Pro2 console/receiver, Weather Envoy
or Envoy8X and WeatherLink. Expected battery
life is 6 to 9 months.
6372 Wireless Temperature Station $150

6382 Wireless Temperature/Humidity Station


$195

6332 Anemometer/Sensor Transmitter Kit $150

Add another console and get the weather report wherever you are
Vantage Vue and Wireless Vantage Pro2 Console/Receivers
Add additional Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Vue consoles to display weather data in the
den, bedroom, kitchen or even in your neighbors house, if its closer than 1,000 ft.
(300 m). Vantage Vue transmitters are radio-compatible with Vantage Pro2 so you
can mix and match components. Receive data directly from the outdoor sensors or
use your console as a repeater, retransmitting the data from 1 console/receiver to
another, extending the transmission range up to another 1,000 ft. (300 m). With
Vantage Pro2 only, an additional console can receive data directly from any of our
special-purpose wireless outdoor sensors (see pages 1314 for additional details).
6351 Vantage Vue Console/Receiver $195
6312 Wireless Vantage Pro2 Console/Receiver $295

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N
NW

INSIDE

HUMIDITY

BAROMETRIC
PRESSURE

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CHILL
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RAIN RATE
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WIND

TEMPERATURE

OUTSIDE

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in/hr

RAINFALL
WEATHER
CENTER

Vantage VUE

WIND
NW

pm

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GRAPH

TEMP OUT

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MPH
SW

Last 24 hrs

TEMP IN

SE

WIND

2nd

HUM OUT

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BAROMETER
hPa

HUM IN

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GRAPH

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in

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Every 1 hr

DAILY

Vertical Scale:

X10

STATION NO.1

in/hr

WIND
NW

pm

NE

GRAPH

TEMP OUT

E
MPH
SW

Use your console as a repeater to transmit


data from one console/receiver to another.

Last 24 hrs

TEMP IN

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2nd

HUM OUT

BAROMETER
hPa

HUM IN

CHILL
F

Every 1 hr

RAIN RATE

DAILY
in

Vertical Scale:

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STATION NO.1

in/hr

Antennas and Repeaters

Extend the range of your wireless stationfor miles on end!


For longer distances or to improve reception in troublesome areas, add one or more wireless repeaters. Use repeaters in a daisy
chain, retransmitting from a single Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Vue Integrated Sensor Suite, or special-purpose station. You can
also build a network of repeaters and wireless stations, with some repeaters listening to multiple stations, each with their own
unique ID. For use with any Davis wireless transmitter and receiver.

Long-Range Wireless Repeaters


In our testing, we achieved an incredible four
miles (6,4 km) of transmission distance using
two of our long-range repeaters with Yagi
antennas. Range varies depending on antenna
height, the terrain and foliage, buildings, other
man-made structures, and RF interference. Ideal
for agricultural or research applications where
long distances are an issue. This solar-powered
model includes solar panel and lithium backup
battery. Antennas are sold separately.
7654 Long-Range Repeater,
Solar-Powered $300

REPEATER DISTANCES
Antenna Combination

Multiplier

Maximum Transmission Distance


under optimal conditions **

Dipole Dipole *

1.00

1000'

0.2 mile

300 m

Dipole Omni

1.58

1580'

0.3 mile

475 m

Dipole Yagi

3.16

3160'

0.6 mile

950 m

Omni Omni

2.50

2500'

0.5 mile

750 m

Omni Yagi

5.00

5000'

1.0 mile

1500 m

Yagi Yagi

10.00

10,000'

1.9 miles

3000 m

* Dipole antennas are found


on all Davis wireless
weather stations and
standard repeaters.
** Typical distance will be
less. Outdoors, line of sight
with minor obstructions or
interference, typical distance
is about 5080% of the
maximum. Through walls
or in areas with high RF
interference, typical distance
may be as low as 2040%
of the maximum.

Yagi

Omni

Antennas for Long-Range Repeaters

Standard Wireless Repeaters

For use with our long-range repeaters. Each


repeater requires two antennas: one to receive
data, and another to retransmit it. Omni antennas
transmit or receive in all directions. Yagi antennas
transmit or receive from a single direction, but
have a longer transmission distance. Mix and
match to suit your needs using the table above.

Ideal for most applications, uses the same dipole


antenna found on all of our wireless stations.
Range is up to 1,000 ft. (300 m) outdoors, line
of sight. Typical range through walls is 200 ft.
to 400 ft. (60 to 120 m). Solar-powered model
includes solar panel and lithium backup battery.

7656 Omni Antenna $175

7627 Standard Wireless Repeater,


Solar-Powered $250

7660 Yagi Antenna $150

Long-range repeater with one Yagi and one


Omni antenna.

Note: FCC regulations require that US customers select


from the antennas above; customers outside the US
must purchase third-party antennas in compliance with
local regulations.

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Vantage Pro2 Sensor Options

11

9
1

10

1. Solar Radiation Sensor

4. Soil Moisture Sensor

8. Anemometer

Measures the intensity of solar irradiance, enabling


display of incident power (Watts per square meter)
and cumulative energy (Langleys). Diffuser element
and housing are designed specifically for accurate
cosine response. Silicon photo diode provides a
good match to solar spectrum. Two-piece housing
minimizes radiation heating, allows convection
cooling of the sensor and prevents the trapping of
water or dust. To mount next to a rain collector,
add our Sensor Mounting Shelf (not included, see
page 17). Includes 2 ft. (0,6 m) cable.

Uses electrical resistance Watermark soil


moisture sensor to measure the moisture level of
the soil. Does not require periodic maintenance
during the growing season. Simply bury at the
desired depth, then monitor moisture levels
throughout the season. Add up to four sensors to
a single Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station.
Includes 15 ft. (4,6 m) cable.

Includes both wind speed and wind direction


sensors. Rugged components stand up to
hurricane-force winds, yet are sensitive to the
lightest breeze. Wind-tunnel tested to speeds in
excess of 200 miles per hour. Sealed stainless steel
ball bearings for long life. Comes complete with
mounting hardware. Includes 40 ft. (12 m) cable.

6450 Solar Radiation Sensor $175

2. UV Sensor
Measures the intensity of the sunburning portion
of the UV spectrum (UVA and UVB), closely
matching the Erythema Action Spectrum. Allows
you to display UV Index, dose rate and daily and
accumulated dose. Latest-technology transducer
and newly-designed electronics provide greater
accuracy and stability. The new comb structure
provides improved cosine response accuracy at
zenith angles up to 90 degrees. Two-piece housing
minimizes radiation heating, allows convective
cooling of the sensor and prevents the trapping of
water or dust. To mount next to a rain collector
add our Sensor Mounting Shelf (not included, see
page 17). Includes 2 ft. (0,6 m) cable.
6490 UV Sensor $375
PATENT PENDING

3. Leaf Wetness Sensor


Use to monitor the level of surface moisture
on foliage, with range from 0 (completely dry)
to 15 (saturated). Add up to two sensors to a
single Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature
Station. Includes 40 ft. (12 m) cable.
6420 Leaf Wetness Sensor $125

6440 Soil Moisture Sensor $60

5. Stainless Steel Temperature Probe


with 2-Wire Termination
Multi-purpose temperature probe with 2.5"
(64 mm) long stainless steel housing. Use to
measure temperature of air, soil, or water. Add up
to four probes to a single Leaf & Soil Moisture/
Temperature Station. Includes 15 ft. (4,6 m)
direct-burial cable.
6470 Stainless Steel Temperature Probe with
2-Wire Termination $50

6. Stainless Steel Temperature Probe


with RJ Connector
Multi-purpose temperature probe with 2.5" (64
mm) long stainless steel housing. Use to measure
temperature of air, soil, or water. Use with
Weather Envoy, Envoy8X and Anemometer/Sensor
Transmitter Kit. Includes 25 ft. (7,6 m) cable.
6475 Stainless Steel Temperature Probe
with RJ Connector $45

7. Temperature Probe with RJ Connector


Temperature probe with durable plastic housing.
Use to measure temperature of air, soil or
water. Use with Weather Envoy, Envoy8X and
Anemometer/Sensor Transmitter Kit. Includes
25 ft. (7,6 m) cable.
6477 Temperature Probe with RJ Connector $18

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6410 Anemometer $150

9. Rain Collector
Designed to meet the guidelines of the World
Meteorological Organization, our self-emptying
rain collector with tipping bucket is exceptionally
accurate. Measures in 0.01" or 0,2 mm
increments. Includes 40 ft. (12 m) cable, bird
spikes and debris screen.
7852 Rain Collector $85
PATENT PENDING

NEW 10. Rain Collector with


Mountable Base

Same accurate measuring mechanism as the


original design. Uses the Vantage Pro2 base for
easy mounting on a pole, post or flat surface.
Meets the guidelines of the World Meteorological
Organization. Measures in 0.01" or 0,2 mm
increments. Includes 40 ft. (12 m)
cable, bird spikes and debris screen.
7857 Rain Collector with Mountable Base $100
PATENT PENDING

11. Turbo Meter


Reads wind speed in mph, knots, fpm or m/s.
Turbine suspended on sapphire jewel bearings
responds to the lightest of winds. 3-digit
display offers excellent viewing contrast both
in bright sunlight and at night. Requires 3 AAA
alkaline batteries (not included). 3 oz (85 g) not
including batteries.
271 Turbo Meter $165
See page 31 for extension cables and
maximum cable lengths.

COMPONENTS NOT SHOWN TO SCALE

8
4

Installation Options

Installation options for your Vantage Vue or Vantage Pro2


console, Weather Envoy, Envoy8X or Vantage Connect
3

6
2

1. Solar Power Kit

3. Extra Solar Panel Kit

5. Rain Collector Heater

Large solar panel powers a wireless console or


Weather Envoy inside a weather resistant shelter.
(Outdoor sensors are powered by the solar panel
on the sensor suite). Includes 5-watt solar
panel, weather-resistant shelter, regulator circuit,
1.4 amp hour 6-volt rechargeable battery,
mounting hardware and 10 ft. (3 m) cable.

Provides additional charging power to the battery


in your solar power kit (6612 or 6614) or
Vantage Connect (6620) for installations where
sunlight is limited. The 5-watt solar panel is
mounted on a weather-resistant shelter in which
a console or Envoy can be mounted. Includes
5-watt solar panel, weather-resistant shelter,
mounting hardware and a 4 ft. (1,2 m) cable.

Heater and insulation fit neatly inside the rain


collector. For use in cold climates to measure
freezing rain or the moisture content of snowfall.
Requires access to AC power; cannot be run using
a solar power kit. Includes 24-watt, 24-volt heater
with thermal cut-off switch, control unit, insulating
reflective blanket and AC-power adapter. Includes
50 ft. (15 m) cable.

6616 Extra Solar Panel Kit $150

7720 Rain Collector Heater $195

4. Universal Shelter

6. Radiation Shield

Protects console and other components located


outdoors. Weather-resistant enclosure provides
protection from the elements for the Vantage
Pro2 console or Vantage Vue console with or
without WeatherLink data logger, or for Weather
Envoy or Envoy8X with WeatherLink data logger.
Includes mounting hardware. Measures 13.75"
10" 4.18" (34,9 cm x 25,4 cm x 10,6 cm).

Received 5-Star rating from the World Meteorological


Organization. Protects temperature sensors from solar
radiation and radiated or reflected heat sources. Multiplate construction for maximum airflow; use with
Wireless Temperature Station or Leaf & Soil Moisture/
Temperature Station and all temperature sensors.

6614 Solar Power Kit $250

2. Heavy-Duty Solar Power Kit


Our large solar panel and a 12 amp hour battery
provide enough power for a cabled console and
outdoor sensor suite, an Envoy8X or wireless
consoles where more power is needed. There
is enough room inside the weather resistant
shelter to mount an Envoy8X or Weather Envoy.
When used with a Vantage Vue or Vantage Pro2
console, mount the console inside a Universal
Shelter. Includes 5-watt solar panel, weatherresistant shelter, regulator circuit, 12 amp hour
6-volt rechargeable battery, mounting hardware
and 10 ft. (3 m) cable.

6618 Universal Shelter $75

7714 Radiation Shield $75


Assembly required.

7. Sensor Mounting Shelf


For mounting solar radiation and/or UV sensors.
Rigid shelf with anodized aluminum posts and
stainless steel hardware attaches easily next to
the rain collector of the Vantage Pro2 Integrated
Sensor Suite.

6612 Heavy Duty Solar Power Kit $275

See www.davisnet.com/weather/uses to view various ways to use these kits and shelter.

6673 Sensor Mounting Shelf $30

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WeatherLink

Your weather data, your computer. What could be better?


For the ultimate in weather monitoring, add WeatherLink software and data logger to any of our weather stations. The data
logger fits neatly into your Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Vue console; or Weather Envoy or Envoy8X to collect and store your
weather data. Connect the data logger to your computer to download the data to the software for detailed analysis and
graphing. Choose our popular WeatherLinkIP model to automatically upload to the WeatherLink Network or see the chart on
page 22 to determine which of our eight models is best for you.

Expanded Reporting

Graph data on a daily, weekly or yearly basis.

More Weather Data. View weather information


not available on the console, including heating/
cooling degree days and fuel-oil demand.

Alarm Output & Irrigation Control Models.


Both include our standard data logger plus a
connector block that allows you to connect to
your irrigation system, or to a heater, fan or
other device.

Optional Sensor Reporting. With optional UV


and solar radiation sensors, get details on
sunburn risk and solar energy.

Streaming Data Logger Models. Provide a


continuous stream of data to a PC or to a ham
radio with a TNC modem.

Sharing Your Weather Data

WeatherLink with Standard


Data Logger

Create Your Own Reports. Data can be


exported to most popular spreadsheets,
databases and word processing programs.
Weather Website. Create a weather website or
post weather conditions to a LAN. Add graphs,
text lines or scrolling ticker-tapes, and upload
other files (such as webcam images) along with
weather data.
Citizen Weather Observer Program. Submit
your data to the National Weather Service to
help develop improved weather prediction
models. www.wxqa.com

View multiple weather variables at the


same time to see their relationships.

The GLOBE Program. Participate with other


elementary through high schools in an
international weather-related program.
www.globe.gov

Our most popular models, for everyone from


the home weather buff to the most demanding
scientific user. Available in versions for both
PC and Mac. (Mac versions do not include all
features; see the Notes in the chart on page
22.) All models include data logger, download
cable, software on CD, Getting Started Guide and
on-line help. (Envoy8X is compatible only with the
6510USB and 6510SER.)
WeatherLink for Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue
6510USB Windows USB Version $165
6510SER Windows Serial Version $165
6520 Mac OS X Version $165

Data Storage & Transfer


User-Selectable Storage Interval. Choose 1,
5, 10, 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes. Store up
to six months worth of data depending on the
storage interval.
WeatherLink Models with Standard Data
Logger. Log and store data, even when the
data logger is not connected to your PC.
Transfer the data as often as you like, or
leave the software running to transfer it
automatically each day.

Check current conditions at a glance on the


instant weather bulletin.

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Internet Protocol (IP) Model. Upload your


weather data to the Internet within minutes. No
web skills requiredWeatherLinkIP does all the
work for you!

Data logger fits neatly into all Vantage Pro2,


Vantage Vue, and Envoy models. (Appearance
varies depending on model.)

WeatherLink Network

Easily view your weather data on the web


WeatherLink.com is Davis global weather network with thousands of weather stations reporting.
Each reporting station has its own page on the site and is shown on the map as a temperaturecolor-coded dot that makes it easy to see temperatures worldwide. Click on a dot to see current
weather conditions for that station. Each WeatherLink.com account also includes a private page
with enough storage capacity to store up to two years worth of weather data.

On WeatherLink.com you can:


Automatically upload data to third-party
weather sites including CWOP (Citizen Weather
Observer Program), Weather Underground, the
GLOBE Program and more.
Get e-mail alerts of current weather conditions
or simple alarm conditions.
Download the data to your PC for all the same
powerful charting, graphing and analysis of
WeatherLink software. Extra User License Kits
allow you to download the data independently
to multiple PCsideal for schools, agriculture,
scientific fieldwork and remote locations.
Store four times the data that can be stored on
your data logger alone.
View your data on the WeatherLink.com map
or your iPhone or Android app.
Allow others to view your current weather data,
or flag your page as private.

Free Mobile Apps


See your WeatherLink
Network stations data
on your smartphone.
Scan the applicable
QR code below or
search for WeatherLink
on iTunes or the
Google Play Store.

Three ways to join the


WeatherLink Network:

See it now at
www.WeatherLink.com

WeatherLinkIP
You can post your weather data directly
to WeatherLink.com without a PC using
WeatherLinkIP. Simply plug the data logger into
the back of your Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Vue
console, or Weather Envoy and connect the
cable to your cable/DSL/wireless broadband
router. Within minutes, youll be able to see your
weather data live on the Internet. WeatherLinkIP
uploads your data automatically even when your
PC is not runningin fact, a PC is not even
required to upload data! Not compatible with
Envoy8X. A router or hub and Internet service is
required. No annual subscription required.

See your weather data on your private page


from any Internet-connected computer.

6555 WeatherLinkIP $295

WeatherLink Network
Annual Subscription*
for WeatherLink Serial and USB Data Loggers.
Makes any Davis weather station (including classic
Vantage Pro, Monitor, Wizard and Perception
stations) into a WeatherLink.com station. With
the annual subscription, your weather data is
automatically uploaded to WeatherLink.com as
long as your computer is on, and the software
is running. Not compatible with Envoy8X.
Requires a PC, WeatherLink v6.0 (upgrade for
free on www.davisnet.com/support/weather/
downloads) and Internet service. Not required for
WeatherLinkIP or Vantage Connect.

2014 Google

Adding your station to the WeatherLink


Network is as simple as plug-and-playno
web skills needed! Simple configuration steps
are required to upload to third-party sites or set
e-mail alert conditions.

WeatherLinkIP
data logger
installed in a
Vantage Vue console.

Click on stations worldwide to see a summary


of current conditions.

6558 WeatherLink Network Annual


Subscription $30/year

NEW

6559 WeatherLink Network 3-year


Subscription $75

Vantage Connect
A WeatherLink Network page is included with
the purchase of the Vantage Connect. For more
details, see page 12.
6556 WeatherLink
iPhone App

6557 WeatherLink
Android App

See detailed, current weather data for any


station worldwide.

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Integrated Pest Management Modules

Integrated Pest Management Modules


Integrated Pest Management Modules (IPM) link your weather data to actual
pest risk, giving you a powerful new tool in protecting your crops from pest
damage. These add-on modules generate stepped risk levels to warn you
when conditions are most susceptible to pest development. For full use of all
the modules, we recommend:
Vantage Pro2 or Pro2 Plus Weather Station
Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station (without sensors)
Leaf Wetness Sensor
WeatherLink for Windows
Vantage Connect for remote access to your weather data

While each software comes loaded with pest models for all known pests
(including diseases, insects and mites), you can completely customize
your IPM software to track the pests specific to your area. That data is
transformed into a color-coded spreadsheet, illustrating the highest risk
potentials in red. Because you use real-time data from your own vineyard
or orchard weather sensors, the softwares updated pest development
algorithms will provide you with the most accurate, crop-specific risk
assessment available. For use with all WeatherLink models (Mac excluded).
6571
6572
6573
6574

Integrated
Integrated
Integrated
Integrated

PEST RISK ASSESSMENT SUMMARY


Color-coded to identify which pests currently pose
a danger to crops and sorted by severity level.

Pest
Pest
Pest
Pest

Management
Management
Management
Management

Module
Module
Module
Module

for
for
for
for

Grapes $295
Apples & Pears $295
Stone Fruits $295
Nut Trees $295

DATA PANE
Displays last 6 weeks of a
particular pests activity.

Downy Mildew of Grape


Downy mildew, caused by the obligate
parasite Plasmopara viticola, is
potentially one of the most destructive
diseases of grape in the world. The
disease is especially serious in climates
with abundant rainfall, high relative
humidity, and prolonged periods of
wetness on leaves and fruits. The
fungus infects all parts of the grape
vine. It causes losses by killing leaf
tissues and defoliation. Also, it rots
the ripening grapes and weakens,
dwarfs, and kills the young shoots. First
symptoms are yellow circular spots
with an oily appearance on the upper
leaf surface. On the underside of the
leaf surface the fungus appears as a
delicate, dense, white, cottony growth
in the lesions. The young berries are
PANEhighly susceptible. They appear grayish
PEST
and become covered with a downy felt

PEST DESCRIPTION
Learn more about the pests that can
potentially damage your crop.

REQUIRES: Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Pro2 Plus with a Wireless Leaf


& Soil Moisture/Temperature Station and Leaf Wetness Sensor; and
WeatherLink for Windows (any model), version 5.6 or later. Windows
XP SP3 or above. Compatible with Weather Envoy and Envoy8X.

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IMAGE
Provides a picture of the pest to help you
easily identify it when you are in the field.

Integrated Pest Management Modules

IPM for Grapes

DISEASES
Anthracnose
Black Rot
Botrytis Bunch Rot
Downy Mildew
Phomopsis Cane &
Leaf Spot
Powdery Mildew

PREDICTS 21 INSECTS
AND MITES:
Eastern Grape
Leafhopper
European
Corn Borer
European
Grapevine Moth

IPM for Apples & Pears


European Red Mite
Glassy-winged
Sharpshooter
Grape Berry Moth
Grape Phylloxera
Grape Root Borer
Grape Scale
Japanese Beetle
Light Brown
Apple Moth
Omnivorous
Leafroller
Orange Tortrix
Pacific Spider Mite
Potato Leafhopper
Redbanded
Leafroller
Twospotted
Spider Mite
Variegated Cutworm
Vine Mealybug
Western Grape
Leafhopper
Western Grapeleaf
Skeletonizer

IPM for Stone Fruits


PREDICTS 18 INSECTS
AND MITES:

DISEASES AND MODELS


EMPLOYED
American
Brown Rot
Cherry Leaf Spot
European
Brown Rot
Peach Leaf Curl
Powdery Mildew
of Cherry
Prune Rust
Shot Hole of Cherry
and Peach
Phenology Model
of Peach, Plum &
Prune, Nectarine,
Apricot and Sweet
Cherry Trees

Codling Moth
European Red Mite
Fruittree Leafroller
Green Peach Aphid
Japanese Beetle
Lygus Bug
Obliquebanded
Leafroller
Omnivorous
Leafroller
Orange Tortrix
Oriental Fruit Moth
Pacific Spider Mite
Peach Twig Borer
Peachtree Borer
Plum Curculio
Plum Fruit Moth
San Jose Scale
Twospotted
Spider Mite
Western Cherry
Fruit Fly

PREDICTS 22 INSECTS
AND MITES:

DISEASES AND MODELS


EMPLOYED
4 Apple Scab
Models (Ascospore
Maturity, Modified
Mills Table &
Revised Mills Table,
A-Scab)
3 Fire Blight Models
(CougarBlight,
Maryblyt, Billings
Integrated System)
2 Sooty Blotch &
Flyspeck Models
(Brown & Sutton,
Cool Climate)
Powdery Mildew
of Apple
Brown Spot of Pear
Cedar Apple Rust
Black Rot of Apple
(Leaf & Fruit)
Phenology Model of
Apple Tree

Apple Maggot
Codling Moth
European Red Mite
Fruittree Leafroller
Green Apple Aphid
Japanese Beetle
Light Brown
Apple Moth
Lygus Bug
Mediterranean
Fruit Fly
Obliquebanded
Leafroller
Omnivorous
Leafroller
Orange Tortrix
Oriental Fruit Moth
Pacific Spider Mite
Pandemis Leafroller
Potato Leafhopper
Redbanded
Leafroller
San Jose Scale
Spotted Tentiform
Leafminer
Tufted Apple
Bud Moth
Twospotted
Spider Mite
White Apple
Leafhopper

IPM for Nut Trees

Add-on modules
for WeatherLink
Agricultural/Turf Management
Software Module
Optional software module adds specialized
reports for farmers, growers and turf managers
with user-defined growing season and 24-hour
period. Software reports:
Evapotranspiration
Chilling requirements
Leaf wetness and soil temperature hours
Growing degree-days
Temperature-humidity hours
Crop water management (with irrigation values
and user-entered K-factor profiles)
For use with all WeatherLink models (except Mac
version). Some reports require the use of optional
sensors (e.g. temperature probes, leaf wetness
sensor, etc.). Evapotranspiration reports require
data from a solar radiation sensor.
6511 Agricultural/Turf
Management Module $65

E-Mail/Phone Alert Software Module


Be alerted whenever conditions approach
critical24/7. Choose e-mail for detailed
information on alarm conditions plus regularly
scheduled updates on current weather conditions.
Use the alert to send a text to your cell phone.
For use with all WeatherLink models (Mac
excluded). Because systems vary, the phone alert
may not work outside the USA.
6512 E-Mail/Phone Alert Module $25

INSECTS & MITES


PREDICTED

DISEASES PREDICTED
& MODELS EMPLOYED
Alternaria Leaf Spot
of Almond
Anthracnose
of Almond
Panicle and Shoot
Blight of Pistachio
Pecan Scab
Walnut Blight

Codling Moth
European Red Mite
Fruittree Leafroller
Lygus Bug
Navel Orangeworm
Obliquebanded
Leafroller
Oriental Fruit Moth
Pacific Spider Mite
Peach Twig Borer
Peachtree Borer
San Jose Scale
Twospotted
Spider Mite
Walnut Husk Fly

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WeatherLink Options

Critical real-time data right when you need it


WeatherLink for Alarm Output with Connector Block
Now you can automatically turn heaters, fans and other devices on or off
using your weather station. For each of four outputs, you can enter up to eight
different weather parameters. Enter threshold values for each, select from
nine different test conditions, and link the entries together as you choose.
For example, you could activate a fan to cool your housebut only if the
difference between the inside and outside temperatures is more than 5F,
its more than 72F inside and its between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Our
connector block provides the interface between your weather station and an
electrical device. For high-power devices, you may also need to
add electrical relays (not supplied by Davis). Connection to a
PC is not required except for initial setup.

WeatherLink for Emergency Response Teams with


Streaming Data Logger and CAMEO link
For use with the free CAMEO (Computer-Aided Management of Emergency
Operations) software developed by NOAA and the EPA. With Vantage Pro2,
Vantage Vue or Weather Envoy, provides the real-time weather data needed
to map the footprint of a hazardous plume, predict its dispersion and help
make critical public safety decisionsall at just a fraction of the cost of other
systems. For more about CAMEO, visit www.epa.gov/emergencies/content/
cameo/index.htm.
6550 WeatherLink for Emergency
Response Teams $195

6544 WeatherLink for Alarm Output $195

WeatherLink for APRS with


Streaming Data Logger

WeatherLink for Irrigation Control


with Connector Block
Use your weather station to turn your irrigation system on
or off automatically. Connector block connects directly to many irrigation
systems. For industrial controllers, provides electronic pulses for wind, rain,
and ET. For homeowners, looks at rain and ET values to determine when
to inhibit watering. Can also set console alarms to inhibit watering when
temperatures are too low or winds are too high. ET monitoring requires solar
radiation sensor. Connection to a PC is not required except for initial setup.

For ham radio operators, including storm


chasers and volunteer weather watchers.
Connects a Vantage Pro2 console, Vantage
Vue console or Weather Envoy to a ham radio with TNC modem for instant
transmission of both your location and the local weather conditions via
APRS. Connection to a PC is not required except for initial setup.
6540 WeatherLink for APRS $165

6560 WeatherLink for Irrigation Control $195

Choose the WeatherLink model that suits your needs


To get the most out of WeatherLink, choose the model thats right for you. All share the powerful weather data logging
and reporting features discussed on page 18, while some add special features designed for specific user groups.
SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS

MODEL

PRICE FOR USE WITH

DESIGNED
FOR

NOTES

Windows, USB
Windows XP and above

6510USB $165

Vantage Pro2, Vantage Vue, General Purpose


Weather Envoy or Envoy8X

For PCs with USB connections.

Windows, Serial
Windows XP and above

6510SER

$165

Vantage Pro2, Vantage Vue, General Purpose


Weather Envoy or Envoy8X

For PCs with serial port connections.

All models with streaming


data loggers or connector
blocks include all our normal
WeatherLink features, plus
additional features designed
for special purposes.

6540

$165

Vantage Pro2, Vantage Vue


or Weather Envoy

APRS (Ham
Radio)

Vantage Pro2, Vantage Vue


or Weather Envoy

Alarm Output

Vantage Pro2, Vantage Vue


or Weather Envoy

Emergency
Response

To download one of these


models via USB,
add our # 8434 USB-toSerial Cable $20

6544

6550

6560

Internet DSL or cable


connection and router
with free ethernet port.
Windows XP and above

6555

Mac
Mac OS X v 10.1
or above, Intel Mac
Compatible

6520

$195

$195

$195

$295

$165

Extra User
License Kit
includes software
on CD and extra
user license.

EXTRA USER
LICENSE KIT
6510X

$25

6510X

$25

Connects to a ham radio with TNC modem for instant streaming


transmission of both your location and the local weather
conditions via APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System).

6510X

$25

Use to turn heaters, fans or other devices on or off depending


on weather conditions. (For high-power devices, you may also
need to add electrical relays.) Includes connector block.

6510X

$25

For use with the free CAMEO software developed by NOAA and
the EPA (not included). Provides streaming weather data to
map a hazardous plume and predict its dispersion.

6510X

$25

Vantage Pro2, Vantage Vue


or Weather Envoy

Irrigation Control Connects to many irrigation systems. Provides electronic pulses


for wind, rain, and ET, or uses the alarm settings in the console. 6510X
Includes connector block.

$25

Vantage Pro2, Vantage Vue


or Weather Envoy

Internet Updates View downloaded data on your own weather website and be part
of the WeatherLinkIP community.

Vantage Pro2, Vantage Vue


or Weather Envoy

General Purpose

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Does not log data from leaf wetness, soil moisture, solar
radiation or UV sensors. Does not include Citizen Weather
Observer or GLOBE capabilities. May not be used with E-Mail/
Phone Alert or Agricultural/Turf Management Modules.

6510X

$25

6520X

$25

Installation Diagrams | Extension Cables

REMOTE ANEMOMETER (CABLED SYSTEM)

WIRELESS VANTAGE PRO2


Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS)

ANEMOMETER/SENSOR TRANSMITTER KIT

Anemometer
ISS

Anemometer/Sensor
Transmitter Kit

Anemometer

AC Power
Adapter

Console

Console/Receiver

ISS

Console/Receiver

FIELD STATION SHOWING SOLAR POWER KIT &


SOIL MOISTURE SENSORS
Leaf & Soil
Moisture/
Temperature
Station

ISS

Wireless console/
receiver in Solar
Power Kit

Weatherlink.com

Computer

Smartphone

Soil
moisture
sensors
Temperature probes
Vantage Connect

Rain Station

Console/Receiver

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF EACH STATION TYPE (TOTAL # OF STATIONS CANNOT EXCEED 8)


Shown on Console

Transmitting Station

Vantage Pro2

Vantage Vue

Weather Envoy

Envoy8X

Vantage Connect

Logged by
WeatherLink

Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS)

Anemometer/Sensor Transmitter Kit

Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station

Temperature Station

**

Temperature/Humidity Station

**

Rain Station

Temperature/Humidity Station
Anemometer/Sensor
Transmitter Kit

Leaf & Soil


Moisture/
Temperature
Station

ISS
Leaf & Soil Moisture/
Temperature Station
Vantage Connect

Console/receivers

Each Vantage Pro2, Weather Envoy, Envoy8X and Vantage Connect console/receiver can receive data from
up to eight different transmitting stations.

* One fully-populated station or

two partially-populated stations.


** WeatherLink will log a

maximum of:
A) three Temperature Stations or
B) two Temperature Stations
and one Temperature/Humidity
Station or
C) one Temperature Station
and two Temperature/Humidity
Stations.
System can only listen to one

anemometer at a time. If an
anemometer is used with your
ISS, then the anemometer
on the anemometer/sensor
transmitter kit will not register.

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Examples

How Will You Use Your Weather Station?


Davis weather stations are used around the world to keep weather observers
informed. While real user stories are highlighted in our Davis E-Newsletter, weve
created a few examples to give you an idea of the many ways you can create the
perfect weather system.

The Weather Buff

THE BUFFS SYSTEM

He loves to watch the weather and over the years has installed more than one
drugstore thermometer on his patio. He wanted a high quality weather
station that could give him accurate readings on wind, temperature,
humidity, barometer and rain; all displayed clearly on a console
while staying within his budget. He was impressed with how simple
Vantage Vue was to install and with all the information it provided
on the consolehistorical data, forecast icons, and graphsand
the Weather Centers extra information. He added WeatherLinkIP
and learned how simple it was to upload his data to the Internet.

Vantage Vue, 6250


Mounting Pole Kit, 7717
WeatherLinkIP, 6555
ON HIS WISH LIST
Additional console for the garage, 6351
PRICE AS SHOWN: $755

Affordable
Easy to install
Add WeatherLinkIP for simple online sharing
Can download data from WeatherLinkIP for
NOAA and CWOP reporting

The Professional Weather Watcher


He is serious about the weather. He wanted weather readings that could be reported to NOAA and CWOP.
He chose the Vantage Pro2 system so that he could mount the anemometer on a 30 feet (nine meters)
tower while keeping his rain and other sensors at six feet (two meters). He knew a Davis weather station
would be durablea very important fact because he lives where summers are hot, winters are snowy
and the hurricane-force winds are a late summer highlight. He chose the Vantage Pro2 with 24-hour
Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield and added a Rain Collector Heater. Living where
weather can do some serious damage, he wanted to help his community
prepare for severe weather via his website and his ham radio, so he added
WeatherLinkIP. He wanted to see his data in the living room as well as in
his radio shack, so he added a Vantage Vue console. He also wanted to
monitor the temperature of the pond that is 1500 feet (457,2 meters)
from his back deck, so the latest addition to his system was a wireless
Temperature/Humidity Station and a standard wireless repeater.

Separable sensors for greatest wind


accuracy and professional siting
Ability to add special-purpose stations
UV and Solar sensors available
Can download data from WeatherLinkIP for
NOAA and CWOP reporting

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THE PROS SYSTEM


Vantage Pro2 with 24-Hour
Fan-Aspirated Shield, 6153
Mounting Tripod, 7716
Mounting Pole Kit, 7717
WeatherLinkIP, 6555
Rain collector heater, 7720
Wireless Temperature Station, 6372
Standard Wireless Repeater,
solar powered, 7627
Vantage Vue console, 6351
ON HIS WISH LIST
Solar and UV Radiation Sensors with
shelf, 6450, 6490, & 6673
PRICE AS SHOWN: $2,055

Examples

The Vintners

THE VINTNERS SYSTEM

They found the perfect vineyard on a rolling hillside and sank their savings into the dream of raising
grapes and producing award-winning wines. Even though their climate, with its foggy, cool summers,
mild winters and infrequent frosts is ideal, they still have to make the daily weather-based decisions that
determine the successor failureof their crop. They needed real-time data from their own vineyards
micro-climate, which happens to be miles from their office; miles from anything, in fact. They chose a
Vantage Pro2 Plus Integrated Sensor Suite and installed Vantage Connect to bring that remote stations
data right into their office via a cellular connection. They use WeatherLink software to log and store data
to use in future growing seasons. They added a Wireless Leaf and Soil Moisture/Temperature Station with
one leaf wetness sensor, one soil moisture sensor and one soil temperature probe. This allows them to
gather ET data for irrigation decisions and use the Integrated Pest Management Module for Grapes to
track potential pest and disease risk. They dream of expanding their vineyard and adding weather stations
in remote fields. They need the durability, accuracy and update speed of Davis stations; and the flexibility
to grow and add on to their system offered by Vantage Connect.

Vantage Connect, 6620 or 6621

Full agricultural functionality

Vantage Pro2 Plus with


24-Hour Fan-Aspirated
Radiation Shield ISS, 6328
Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/
Temperature Station, 6345
Leaf Wetness Sensor, 6420
Soil Moisture Sensor, 6440
Stainless Steel Temperature Probe with
2-Wire Termination, 6470
Integrated Pest Management Module
for Grapes, 6571
Vantage Connect Service Plan with
15-minute update interval, 6634

Real-time data communicated via cellular


connection from a remote station

Mounting tripod, 7716

UV and solar sensors provide ET data


for use in irrigation

ON THEIR WISH LIST


A really good growing season

Integrated Pest Management


Module includes ALL grape pests

PRICE AS SHOWN: $2,640


ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN: $179.40
VANTAGE CONNECT HARDWARE
ONE-TIME ACTIVATION FEE: $25

WeatherLink data archives


enhance this and future
growing seasons

The Wind Researcher

THE RESEARCHERS SYSTEM

Shes a researcher overseeing graduate students who are studying wind energy. Her team needed wind
data from several sites to see how wind moves through the campus. Her colleagues were also interested
in temperature and humidity. She started with a Vantage Pro2 on the roof of the biology building, and
wanted to add two Vantage Vue integrated sensor suites on buildings nearby. Rather than log data using
three consoles, our researcher chose Envoy8X. She still uses her Vantage Pro2 console to follow the
weather on the biology building. Adding the Envoy8X allows her to listen to any combination of eight
integrated sensor suites and anemometers and use a WeatherLink data logger and the commercial grade
database software included with Envoy8X to easily compile her data into one database. With Envoy8X,
our researcher not only added the two Vantage Vue integrated sensor suites,
she installed five additional anemometers with Anemometer/Sensor
Transmitting Kits. With data coming from around the campus, she
added a long-range repeater so that all eight stations are logged by
the one Envoy8X. Now she has one database with data from all
the anemometers plus the additional sensor data from the three
integrated sensor suitesjust what her team needed.

Vantage Pro2, 6153

Track eight stations, including multiple


anemometers and integrated sensor suites

ON HER WISH LIST

Envoy8X, 6318
WeatherLink Software, 6510USB
2 Vantage Vue Integrated
Sensor Suites, 6357
5 Anemometer/Sensor
Transmitting Kits, 6332
5 Anemometers, 6410
Long-Range Repeater,
Solar-Powered, 7654
Omni Antenna, 7656
Yagi Antenna, 7660

Another Envoy8X for more anemometers

Flexibility to handle radio transmission obstacles

PRICE AS SHOWN: $3,865

Envoy8X software with commercial grade


database capabilities
Ability to use third-party sensors
Ability to add additional Envoy8Xs

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Weather Station Comparison Data

Outside Humidity

Dew Point

Rainfall Amount

Rain Storm Amount

Rain Rate

Inside Temperature

Outside Temperature

Heat Index

Wind Chill

Wind Speed

Wind Direction

Direction of High Speed

Evapotranspiration

Humidity (Extra)

Leaf Wetness

Soil Moisture

Solar Radiation

Temperature (Extra)

Temp-Hum-Sun-Wind

UV Radiation

UV MEDs

10 sec

20 sec

20 sec

20 sec

1 min

10 sec

10 sec

10 sec

2.5 sec

2.5 sec

2.5 sec

1 hour

50 sec

1 min

80 sec

50 sec

10 sec

10 sec

50 sec

50 sec

WITH OPTIONAL SENSORS

Inside Humidity

WIND

50 sec

TEMPERATURE

Barometric Pressure

Update Interval*

RAIN

1 min

Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue


Vantage Pro2 only
Vantage Vue only

BAR HUMIDITY

1 min

Vantage
Console
Features

CONSOLE DISPLAYS
Reading at end of update interval

Total amount for the interval

Average reading for the interval

High reading for the interval

SET ALARMS for


Special Alarms

2 3

High Reading

Low Reading

DISPLAYED but not graphed


Current Year High

Current Year Low

TOTALS

EOP

GRAPHED & DISPLAYED for last 24 hrs of each of the following (25 hrs for Vantage Vue)
End-of-15-Minute Period Readings
End-of-Hour Period Readings

Hourly Totals

Daily Totals

Monthly Totals

Yearly Totals

10-Minute Averages (2 min. for VV)

Hourly Averages or Dominant

Daily Averages or Dominant

Monthly Averages or Dominant

Yearly Averages

HIGHS

One-Minute Highs

Hourly Highs

Daily Highs

Monthly Highs

Yearly Highs

Hourly Lows

LOWS

15-minute Period Totals

Storm Totals (with start & end date)

AVERAGES

The name GLOBE and the GLOBE logo are registered


trademarks and service marks. GLOBE Partners and
GLOBE schools are granted a limited license for the use
of these trademarks. No other use of these trademarks
is permitted. This license is granted by the University
Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). The
source of this material is the GLOBE Web site at www.
globe.gov. All Rights Reserved.

NIST-Traceable Sensors
In the USA, the National
Institute of Standards & Technology
(NIST) develops and maintains the
standards of measurement to which all
others are ultimately traced. Numerous
calibrations, tests and measurement
assurance programs are delivered directly
to approximately 10,000 companies.
From these companies, NIST-traceable
intermediate service providers are the next
link in a network that joins together the
makers and users of precision instruments.
Davis Instruments is proud to provide
this calibration service in our California
factory utilizing NIST-traceable references
for those customers who require it. For
users who require this additional service,
calibration of new and previously owned
sensors is available. For a Vantage Pro2
with NIST service, add $200. For the
cost of individual sensors, please contact
us for pricing.

Daily Lows

Monthly Lows

Yearly Low
*Update interval
may vary
depending on
station ID and
type of station.

The GLOBE Program


Students of all ages can now
participate in the worldwide GLOBE
program using protocols developed just
for Davis weather stations. See www.
globe.gov for details.

SPECIAL ALARMS
1 Storm Warning: Amount of barometric pressure fall.
Storm Clearing: Amount of barometric pressure rise.
2 Flash Flood Warning: 15-minute rainfall amount.
24-hour Rain Alarm: 24-hour rainfall amount.
3 Rainstorm Alarm: Rainfall amount for current storm.

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4

5
6

High Wind Speed and 10-Minute Average


Wind Speed Alarms
Daily Evapotranspiration Amount Alarm
Daily UV Dose Alarm

Anemometers are wind-tunnel tested in


our California factory.

TEMPERATURE

SOLAR & UV

RAINFALL

HUMIDITY

BAROMETRIC
PRESSURE

AGRICULTURAL
TIME/DATE

USA Units
RANGE

ACCURACY

RESOLUTION*

RANGE

0.01"

0 to 199.99"

5%

0,1 mm

0 to 1999,9 mm

Growing Degree-Days

0.1 Degree-Day

Unlimited

0,1 Degree-Day

Unlimited

0.1 Degree-Day

Unlimited

0,1 Degree-Day

Unlimited

Leaf Wetness

0 to 15

0 to 15

Soil Moisture

1 cb

0 to 200 cb

1 cb

0 to 200 cb

16" to 32.5" Hg

0,1 mm Hg
0,1 mb

410 to 820 mm Hg
540 to 1100 mb
or hPa

Cooling/Heating Degree-Days

RESOLUTION

Metric Units

Except for rainfall, all variables are


measured in US units of measure and
rounded to the nearest metric unit shown
in the Resolution column.

Evapotranspiration

0.5

ACCURACY
5%

0.5

Barometric Pressure (Elevation


range: -999' to +15,000';
-600 to +4570 m)

0.01" Hg

Three-Hour Trend

Rapid 0.06" Hg 5-Position Arrow

Inside Humidity

1%

1% to 100%

3%

1%

1% to 100%

3%

Outside Humidity

1%

1% to 100%

3%

1%

1% to 100%

3%

Inside Dew Point

0.1F

60 to +140F

3F

0,1C

50 to +60C

1,5C

Outside Dew Point

1F

105 to +130F

3F

1C

76 to +54C

1,5C

Rainfall

0.01"

0 to 199.99"

4%

0,2 mm

0 to 6553 mm

4%

0 to 2438 mm/hr
0 to 1016 mm/hr

5% 127
mm/hr

Rate of Rainfall

Slow

0.03" Hg

0.02" Hg

0 to 96"/hr

0.01"/hr

0 to 40"/hr

0,8 mm Hg
1,0 mb or hPa

Slow 0,5 mm (0,7 mb)


5-Position Arrow
Rapid 1,5 mm (2 mb)

5%

5"/hr

0,1 mm/hr

Solar Radiation

1 W/m2

0 to 1800 W/m2

5%

1 W/m2

0 to 1800 W/m2

5%

Solar Energy

0.1 Ly

1999.9 Ly

5%

0,1 Ly

1999,9 Ly

5%

UV Dose

0.1 MEDs

0 to 199 MEDs

5%

0,1 MEDs

0 to 199 MEDs

5%

UV Index

0.1

0 to 16

5%

0,1

0 to 16

5%

Inside Temperature

0.1F

+32 to +140F

1F

0,1C

0 to +60C

0,5C

Outside Temperature (ISS)

0.1F

40 to +150F

1F

0,1C

40 to +65C

0,5C

Outside Temp (Temp Station)

1F

40 to +150F

1F

1C

40 to +65C

0,5C

Soil or Water Temperature

1F

40 to +150F

1F

1C

40 to +65C

0,5C

Inside Heat Index

0.1F

+30F to +165F

3F

0,1C

1C to +74C

1,5C

Outside Heat Index

1F

40 to +165F

3F

1C

40 to +74C

1,5C

1F

90 to +165F

4F

1C

68 to +74C

2C

Temp/Hum/Sun/Wind Index

WIND

Vantage Pro2

Function

Vantage Vue

Weather Station Sensor Accuracy, Resolution and Range

Wind Chill

1F

110 to +135F

2F

1C

79 to +57C

1C

Time

1 minute

12/24 hours

8 sec/mo

1 minute

12/24 hours

8 sec/mo

Date

month/day

Leap Year

8 sec/mo

day/month

Leap Year

8 sec/mo

Sunrise & Sunset

1 minute

12 hours

1 minute

1 minute

24 hours

1 minute

Wind Direction

0 to 360

0 to 360

Compass Rose

22.5

16 compass points

22,5

16 compass points

Wind Speed

1 knot

1 to 200 mph
1 to 174 knots

0,1 m/s
1 km/hr

1 to 80 m/s
1 to 320 km/hr

Direction of High Speed

22.5

16 compass points

22,5

16 compass points

0.01 miles
0.01 nautical
miles

Unlimited

0,01 kilometers

Unlimited

Wind Run

1 mph

Included
Optional sensor required, shown on console
Requires WeatherLink.
Growing degree-days also requires Ag/Turf Management
Module. Solar Energy requires Solar Radiation sensor.

5%

5%

*Resolution refers to the number of digits or decimal places displayed on the


console. For metric units, this is not the actual unit of measure except for
rainfall. Our rain collector measures in true 0.01" or 0,2 mm increments.
All other weather variables are measured and accumulated in US units of
measure, which are then converted to metric units for display purposes.

5%

5%

For complete specifications, visit


our website at www.davisnet.com,
then click on Support Weather
Support Specification Sheets.

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Weather Station Compatibility

Which sensors can you use


with your transmitter?

6334 Vantage Pro2 with Solar Radiation Sensor

Optional

Maximum sensors for that transmitter

Integrated Rain Collector


Rain Collector

7852

Integrated Anemometer

--

Detachable Anemometer

6410

Integrated Temperature/Humidity

Sensor Options and Accessories

6332 Anemometer/Sensor Transmitter Kit

6163 Vantage Pro2 Plus with Fan-Aspirated Rad Shield


6328 Vantage Pro2 Plus ISS with Fan-Aspirated Rad Shield

6382 Temperature/Humidity Station

6162 Vantage Pro2 Plus


6327 Vantage Pro2 Plus ISS

Included

6372 Temperature Station

6153 Vantage Pro2 with Fan-Aspirated Rad Shield


6323 Vantage Pro2 ISS with Fan-Aspirated Rad Shield

6345CS Complete Soil Moisture/Temp Station

6152 Vantage Pro2


6322 Vantage Pro2 ISS

--

See pages 11 and 23 for the maximum number of


transmitters that can report to a single Vantage Pro2
console/receiver, Weather Envoy or Envoy8X.

6345 Leaf Wetness & Soil Moisture/Temp Station w/o sensors

Product
No.

6250 Vantage Vue


6357 Vantage Vue ISS

WIRELESS TRANSMITTERS

--

Stainless Steel Temperature Probe with 2-Wire Termination

6470

Temperature Probe with RJ Connector *

6477

Stainless Steel Temperature Probe with RJ Connector *

6475

Passive Radiation Shield

7714

Daytime Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield

7747

24-Hour Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield

--

Solar Radiation Sensor

6450

UV Radiation Sensor

6490

Sensor Mounting Shelf for UV/Solar

6673

Leaf Wetness Sensor

6420

Soil Moisture Sensor

6440

Third-Party Sensors (reporting 0-3 volt DC, Envoy8X required)

--

*Can also be used with Weather Envoy and Envoy8X to replace the internal temperature sensor.

Current Draw
& Battery Life*
Vantage Vue
Console/Receiver
Wireless
Vantage Pro2

Weather
Envoy

Envoy8X

Cabled
Wireless

Lights Lights
Off
On

80 Amp Hour 6-Volt Battery Life


at Normal Temperatures

Estimated Backup Battery Life in Days*

Current Draw in Milliamperes


With Data Logger
Standard Streaming WeatherLinkIP

Without
Data
Logger

Standard

Without
With Data Logger
Data
Streaming WeatherLinkIP Logger Standard Streaming WeatherLinkIP

With Data Logger

160

101

9 months

9 months

3 months

2 days

9 years

9 years

3 years

30 days

160

101

9 months

9 months

3 months

2 days

9 years

9 years

3 years

30 days

10

170

10

13

110

27 days

27 days

21 days

2 days

8 months

30 days

N/A

101

N/A

4 months

1 month

<1 day

9 months 9 months
N/A

9 years

3 years

30 days

Cabled

10

N/A

10

13

110

N/A

10 days

8 days

<1 day

N/A

6 months

6 months

30 days

1 ID

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

4 months

N/A

N/A

N/A

9 years

N/A

N/A

4 IDs

N/A

N/A

1.6

N/A

N/A

N/A

2 months

N/A

N/A

N/A

4 years

N/A

N/A

8 IDs

N/A

N/A

2.5

N/A

N/A

N/A

1 month

N/A

N/A

N/A

2.7 years

N/A

N/A

*Information based on premium alkaline batteries. Actual battery life will vary depending on station setup and usage. N/A = not applicable.

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Weather Station Compatibility

Which transmitters can you


use with your receiver?

SYSTEMS & RECEIVERS

Product
No.

Installation Options

Cabled Options

Wireless Options

Vantage Vue Console

6351

Vantage Vue ISS

6357

Wireless Vantage Pro2 Console

6312

Wireless Vantage Pro2 ISS

6322

Wireless Vantage Pro2 ISS with 24-Hour Radiation Shield

6323

Wireless Vantage Pro2 ISS with UV-Solar

6327

Wireless Vantage Pro2 ISS with 24-Hour Radiation Shield & UV Solar

6328

Wireless Vantage Pro2 ISS with Solar Radiation Sensor

6334

Wireless Weather Envoy

6316

Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Stations

6345

Complete Soil Moisture/Temperature Station

6345CS

Wireless Temperature Station

6372

Wireless Temperature/Humidity Station

6382

Anemometer/Sensor Transmitter Kit

6332

Standard Wireless Repeater, AC-Powered

7626

6316C Cabled Weather Envoy

Included but additional can be added

6162C Vantage Pro2 Plus

6152C Vantage Pro2

6316 Wireless Weather Envoy

Optional

6312 Vantage Pro2 Console only

6163 Vantage Pro2 Plus with Fan-Aspirated Rad Shield

6351 Vantage Vue Console only

6162 Vantage Pro2 Plus

Included
6250 Vantage Vue

6620 or 6621 Vantage Connect

6153 Vantage Pro2 with Fan-Aspirated Rad Shield

See pages 11 and 23 for the maximum number of


transmitters that can report to a single Vantage Pro2
console/receiver, Weather Envoy or Envoy8X.

CABLED

6318 Envoy8X

6152 Vantage Pro2

WIRELESS

Standard Wireless Repeater, Solar-powered

7627

Long-Range Wireless Repeater, Solar-Powered

7654

Solar Power Kit for Wireless (includes 1.4 amp hour 6-volt battery)

6614

Cabled Weather Envoy

6316C

Cabled Vantage Pro2 ISS

6322C

Cabled Vantage Pro2 ISS with UV & Solar

6327C

Cabled Vantage Pro2 ISS with Solar Radiation Sensor

6334C

Heavy Duty Solar Power Kit (includes 12 amp hour 6-volt battery) **

6612

Rain Collector Heater

7720

Mounting Tripod

7716

Mounting Pole Kit

7717

Extra Solar Panel Kit ***

6616

Universal Shelter

6618

Daytime Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield

7747

Sensor Mounting Shelf

6673

* Only when used as a separate transmitter for your stations anemometer.


** Can also be used on wireless stations when more power is needed.
*** Can be paired with 6612 and 6614.

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Reasons to Buy

Things to consider when purchasing a weather station


1. WHAT WEATHER VARIABLES ARE
MEASURED AND RECORDED?
Most other stations offer barometric pressure, outside
humidity and dew point, daily and yearly rainfall,
wind speed and direction, wind chill and outside
temperature. Some also offer inside temperature
and humidity, and a few even give you extra outside
temperatures and rain rate. Only Vantage Pro2 or
Vantage Vue give you those features, plus:
Additional Rainfall Information: 15-minute,
hourly, monthly and yearly rainfall, and rainfall
amounts for each of the last 24 storms.
Additional Wind Speed Information: 10-minute
average wind speed and dominant wind
direction. In addition, with Vantage Vue, you
get 2-minute average speed, high speed and
direction in the last ten minutes.
Apparent Temperature: Heat index, and with
Vantage Pro2s optional solar radiation sensor,
the temperature-humidity-sun-wind index.
Vantage Pro2 optional Solar and UV Radiation
Sensors: Greater awareness of the dangers of
excessive exposure to the sun.
For agricultural users: Evapotranspiration, leaf
wetness, soil moisture and soil temperature with
Vantage Pro2 optional sensors.
2. HOW EASY IS IT TO SET UP?
With most competing stations, you need to install
each sensor separately, which adds complication
and takes time and effort. Vantage Pro2 and Vantage
Vue are factory-assembled to make setup as easy as
possible. Just complete a few minor assembly steps,
insert the battery, and youre ready to mount the
sensor suite. Mounting is further simplified by using
our optional tripod. On Vantage Pro2, gain further
accuracy by detaching the anemometer from the
sensor suite and mounting it separately.
3. WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM
TRANSMISSION DISTANCE?
The wireless transmission range for most competing
stations is generally quite limited. Although range is
highly variable (depending not only on the physical
features of the land and structure but also on RF
interference in the area), Vantage Pro2 and Vantage
Vue will almost always outperform the competition.
And we offer wireless repeaters and Vantage Connect
should you wish to extend the range even further.
4. HOW MANY HIGHS AND LOWS ARE
MEASURED AND RECORDED?
Most other stations simply give you the current
readings. If highs and lows are available at all,
they are usually quite limited. Only Vantage Pro2
and Vantage Vue give you the highs and lows (and/
or totals or averages) for just about all weather
conditions, with time and/or date for the last 24
days, months or years for Vantage Pro2, and current
and last 25 days, months or years for Vantage Vue.
No other stations on the market even come close.

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And not only can you view the data numerically, you
can also view on-screen graphs, for instant visual
representations of long-term trends.
5. HOW OFTEN IS THE INFORMATION UPDATED?
The Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue transmitters
send data to the console every 2.5 seconds.
Highly variable conditions (such as wind speed
and direction) are updated with each packet, while
less variable conditions are updated every 10
seconds. With most competing stations, the update
interval is much longer: 30 seconds, or even up to
3 minutes. This may not seem important, but try
watching the wind gust or the rain suddenly come
pouring down. Its very disconcerting to look out the
window, see something happen weather-wise, and
not see it reflected on the console right away.
6. HOW IS THE FORECAST GENERATED?
The competition generally bases their forecast on
barometric pressure alone, which results in none too
accurate a prediction. Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue
use a sophisticated forecasting algorithm which takes
into account not only barometric pressure, but also
wind, rainfall, temperature, humidity and longitude
and latitude. The result? A much more accurate
forecast. Not perfect, but even the guys with the
satellite pictures dont always get it right!
7. HOW IS THE FORECAST DISPLAYED?
Competing stations use icons to show the forecast.
Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue have similar icons, plus
Vantage Pro2 has over 80 different forecast messages
that scroll across the bottom of the display. None of the
other stations have this. The Vantage Pro2s ticker tape
also gives additional information depending on which
key you press. Both Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue
are able to display 10-minute average wind speed, the
last 15 minutes and last 24 hours of rain. These are
only a few examples of Davis stations unique features.
Competing stations don't have anything like this.
8. HOW MUCH DATA CAN YOU GRAPH
ON THE SCREEN?
With Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue, you can graph
just about every weather variable, with averages and
highs and lows for most, and go back in time for
minutes, days, months and years. The competition
typically graphs just one variablebarometric
pressureand typically just for the last 24 hours.
With all the graphs on Vantage Pro2, and with the
Weather Center feature on Vantage Vue, you can do
tons of analysis, even without purchasing a software
package. Youll find that the more dramatic the
weather is, the more fun it is to look at the graphs.
Just how windy is it and how does it compare to
the last wind storm? How much rain did we get this
month as compared to last month?
9. CAN YOU USE THE STATION AT
HIGHER ELEVATIONS?
Our stations can be used up to 15,000 ft. (4570 m)
in elevation. Many competing stations are limited

to 6,000 ft. (1829 m) or below. If youre lucky


enough to live and workor perhaps enjoy a
vacation homein the mountains, youll find that
our Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue weather stations
work just fine, no matter what the elevation.
10. IS THERE A COMPUTER INTERFACE?
If youd like to do even more analysis, add our
WeatherLink data logger and software package. The
data logger stores data at the interval you choose
(from one minute to two hours) for up to six months.
Transfer the data whenever you like, or leave your
computer on to have it transfer automatically every
day. For some competing stations, no software
package is available. Other stations do offer
software, but dont include a data loggerso your
PC must be on and the software running at all times.
11. HOW MANY ALARMS ARE THERE?
With Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue, alarms
can be set for just about every weather variable,
for just about any reason imaginableup to 70
alarms for Vantage Pro2 and 22 for Vantage
Vue. The alarms found on competing stations are
generally quite limited.
12. WHAT IS THE ACCURACY, RESOLUTION,
AND RANGE?
Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue generally beat their
similarly-priced competition in accuracy, resolution
and range. It can be difficult to find the specs for
competing stations. When we do find them, our testing
shows that they are a bit, shall we say, optimistic. We
are proud to publish our specs in our catalog and on
our website, and stand behind them 100%.
13. HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE USING
THE STATIONS?
There are many, many thousands of happy Davis
weather station users around the country and around
the world. Check out Weather World Round in the
weather section of www.davisnet.com under Cool
Stuff and click on links to visit websites of Davis
weather station owners around the world. Youll
find that many other Davis weather station owners
participate as volunteer observers for the National
Weather Service, the National Hurricane Center, and
numerous local TV and radio stations. You can also
visit www.weatherlink.com and see a worldwide
map of Davis weather station owners who use our
WeatherLinkIP software, which along with other
features, creates its own weather website for your
weather station.
14. HOW LONG HAS THE COMPANY BEEN
IN BUSINESS?
Established in 1963, Davis Instruments opened up
the home weather station market back in 1989. Our
weather stations are assembled and tested right here
in Hayward, California, where we have a full staff
giving the best customer service and aftermarket
support in the business. In addition, Davis Instruments
Quality Management System is ISO 9001 certified.

CarChip | Extension Cables

CarChip Connects cellular power sends detailed car


information in real time to the web
In addition to quality Weather products, Davis also offers Fleet Management
products as well. Our CarChip family of vehicle monitors fulfills the most simplistic
to the most complicated vehicle monitoring and performance needs.
With CarChip Connect, your car may be out of sight,
but its never out of range. Whether its carrying your
business reputation or the precious cargo of your
family, youll be able to see when, where and how
your car is driven in real time.
Simply plug the small yet powerful, GPS telematics
unit into the vehicles OBD II (onboard diagnostics)
port and log on to a secure, private, user-friendly
website. Youll see your vehicles location, its
speed, driving routes, even engine diagnostic and
performance data. You can also set custom alerts to
notify you of driver speed, hard or extreme braking or
cornering, going in or out of a pre-defined area, and
when the check engine light is on.
2014 Google

Requires service agreement. To learn more, please


visit www.carchipconnect.com.
8351 CarChip Connect $295 + monthly service plan fee
PATENTED

View your vehicles location in real time from anywhere you have internet service.

EXTENSION CABLES
Our Standard 4-Conductor Extension Cables include a coupler kit (protective shell; cable coupler; and five
waterproof, silicone-filled, crimp-style splice connectors) for joining two cables together, indoors or out. Use the
chart below to determine maximum cable lengths.

7876-008
7876-040
7876-100
7876-200

8' (2.4 m)
40' (12 m)
100' (30 m)
200' (61 m)

$10
$18
$40
$70

Product

Cable Use

Included
Cable Length

Maximum
Cable Length

Wireless Vantage Pro2

Anemometer to Integrated Sensor Suite

40' (12 m)

240' (73 m)*

Anemometer to Integrated Sensor Suite

40' (12 m)

240' (73 m)*

Console to Integrated Sensor Suite

100' (30 m)

1000' (300 m)

Vantage Connect to Integrated Sensor Suite

Cabled Vantage Pro2


Cabled Vantage Pro2 ISS with Cabled Vantage Connect

100' (30 m)

1000' (300 m)

WeatherLink for Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue (serial port versions)** Data Logger to Serial Port

8' (2.5 m)

48' (14.6 m)

Solar Radiation Sensor (6450)

Sensor to Integrated Sensor Suite

2' (0.6 m)

125' (38 m)

UV Sensor (6490)

Sensor to Integrated Sensor Suite

2' (0.6 m)

125' (38 m)

Stainless Steel Temperature Probe with RJ Connector (6475)

Probe to Wireless Temperature Station, Weather Envoy, Envoy8X, or


Anemometer/Sensor Transmitter Kit

25' (7.6 m)

200' (61 m)

Temperature Probe with RJ Connector (6477)


Leaf Wetness Sensor (6420)

Sensor to Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station

40' (12 m)

200' (61 m)

Anemometer (6410)

Sensor to Integrated Sensor Suite or Anemometer/Sensor Transmitter Kit

40' (12 m)

240' (73 m)*

Rain Collector (standalone, 7852)

Collector to Integrated Sensor Suite or Anemometer/Sensor Transmitter Kit

40' (12 m)

900' (270 m)

Rain Collector with Mountable Base (7857)

Collector to Integrated Sensor Suite or Anemometer/Sensor Transmitter Kit

40' (12 m)

900' (270 m)

* Anemometer Cables: Maximum displayable wind speed decreases as the length of cable increases. At 140' (42 m)

of cable, the maximum wind speed displayed is 135 mph (60 m/s). At 240' (73 m) of cable, the maximum wind
speed displayed is 100 mph (45 m/s).
** WeatherLink USB: Extension cables may be purchased from a computer supplier.

To extend the cables on the Temperature Probe (6470), Soil Moisture Sensor (6440), and Rain Collector Heater (7720),
please call us directly.

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W W W . D A V I S N E T. C O M
Davis Instruments
3465 Diablo Avenue
Hayward CA 94545-2778
(510) 732-9229
ISO 9001 CERTIFIED COMPANY
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

VANTAGE VUE AND VANTAGE PRO2 WEATHER STATIONS

The Way to Watch Weather


Tough Accurate Affordable
1,000 feet (300 meters) wireless range
(3X farther than competing stations)

2.5 second update


(up to 10X faster than the competition)

Post your weather to the Internet without a PC


Join the WeatherLink Network

Transmit and receive data via cellular connection


with Vantage Connect

PR55 Rev. G January 2015

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